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The Elephant's Birthday (a short story) (Ready-to-Read Level 2, #40) was the most recently released book by Cynthia Rylant, on June 10th, 2025.

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Cynthia Rylant Stats: The highest rated book by Cynthia Rylant on Book Notification is Life, a Picture Book novel. The second-highest rated book is Children Of Christmas, a Collection .

The most read book by Cynthia Rylant on Book Notification is Life, a Picture Book novel. The second most read book is Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat (Henry and Mudge #3).

Below is a complete list of Cynthia Rylant books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Cynthia Rylant is the Mr. Putter & Tabby Series.

List of Annie and Snowball Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Annie and Snowball and the Pink Surprise
2007
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2
Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club
2007
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3
Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday
2007
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4
Annie and Snowball and the Prettiest House
2007
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5
Annie and Snowball and the Wedding Day
2008
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6
Annie and Snowball and the Cozy Nest
2009
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7
Annie and Snowball and the Shining Star
2009
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8
Annie and Snowball and the Magical House
2010
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9
Annie and Snowball and the Wintry Freeze
2010
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10
Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club
2011
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11
Annie and Snowball and the Thankful Friends
2011
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12
Annie and Snowball and the Surprise Day
2012
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13
Annie and Snowball and the Grandmother Night
2012
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List of Brownie & Pearl Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Brownie Pearl Step Out
2009
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2
Brownie Pearl Get Dolled Up
2009
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3
Brownie Pearl Hit the Hay
2010
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4
Brownie Pearl See the Sights
2010
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5
Brownie & Pearl Take a Dip
2011
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6
6
Brownie Pearl Grab a Bite
2011
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7
Brownie & Pearl Make Good
2012
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8
Brownie Pearl Go for a Spin
2012
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List of Cobble Street Cousins Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen
1998
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2
A Little Shopping
1998
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3
Some Good News
1999
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4
Special Gifts
2000
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5
Summer Party
2001
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6
Wedding Flowers
2003
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List of The Everyday Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Everyday Pets
1993
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2
Everyday Town
1993
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3
The Everyday Garden
1993
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4
The Everyday Children
1993
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5
The Everyday House
1993
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6
An Everyday Book
1997
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List of Gooseberry Park Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan
2015
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2
A Kitten in Gooseberry Park
2022
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List of Henry and Mudge Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea
1989
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2
6
Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers
1989
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3
8
Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat
1990
Go
4
Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps
1991
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5
Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend
1992
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6
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind
1993
Go
7
Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin
1994
Go
8
Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test
1995
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9
Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All
1995
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10
Best Friends
2001
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11
Days with Henry & Mudge
2001
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12
Seasons with Henry & Mudge
2001
Go
13
Summer Fun
2002
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14
Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch
2004
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15
Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas
2004
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16
Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip
2005
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17
Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas
2005
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18
Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover
2006
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List of The High-Rise Private Eyes Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Case of the Climbing Cat
2000
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2
The Case of the Missing Monkey
2000
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3
The Case of the Troublesome Turtle
2001
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4
The Case of the Puzzling Possum
2001
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5
The Case of the Sleepy Sloth
2002
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6
The Case of the Fidgety Fox
2003
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7
The Case of the Baffled Bear
2004
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8
The Case of the Desperate Duck
2005
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List of The Lighthouse Family Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
The Storm
2002
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2
The Whale
2003
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3
The Eagle
2004
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4
The Turtle
2005
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5
The Octopus
2005
Go
6
4
The Otter
2014
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7
A Lighthouse Family Treasury
2016
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8
4
The Sea Lion
2017
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9
The Bear
2018
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List of Little Whistle Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Little Whistle's Dinner Party
2001
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2
Little Whistle
2001
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3
Little Whistle's Medicine
2002
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4
Little Whistle's Christmas
2003
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List of Mr. Putter & Tabby Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea
1994
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2
Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog
1994
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3
8
Mr. Putter Tabby Bake the Cake
1994
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4
8
Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears
1995
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5
8
Mr. Putter Tabby Row the Boat
1997
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6
8
Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the Plane
1997
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7
4
Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train
1998
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8
8
Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn
1998
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9
8
Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch
2000
Go
10
10
Mr. Putter Tabby Feed the Fish
2001
Go
11
4
Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold
2002
Go
12
6
Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup
2003
Go
13
10
Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book
2004
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14
8
Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish
2005
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15
6
Mr. Putter Tabby Spin the Yarn
2006
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16
8
Mr. Putter Tabby See the Stars
2007
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17
2
Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the Race
2008
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18
4
Mr. Putter Tabby Spill the Beans
2009
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19
8
Mr. Putter Tabby Clear the Decks
2010
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20
8
Mr. Putter Tabby Ring the Bell
2011
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21
8
Mr. Putter & Tabby Dance the Dance
2012
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22
8
Mr. Putter Tabby Drop the Ball
2013
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23
6
Mr. Putter Tabby Turn the Page
2014
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24
8
Mr. Putter Tabby Smell the Roses
2015
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25
Mr. Putter Tabby Hit the Slope
2016
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List of Motor Mouse Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Motor Mouse
2019
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2
Motor Mouse Delivers
2020
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3
Motor Mouse & Valentino
2021
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List of Poppleton Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Poppleton
1997
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2
7
Poppleton And Friends
1997
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3
4
Poppleton Every Day
1998
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4
Poppleton Forever
1998
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5
Poppleton In Spring
1999
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6
6
Poppleton In Fall
1999
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7
Poppleton Has Fun
2000
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8
6
Poppleton In Winter
2001
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9
Poppleton at Christmas
2022
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10
Poppleton in Summer
2023
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List of Puppy Mudge Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath
2002
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2
Puppy Mudge Has a Snack
2003
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3
Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend
2004
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4
Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket
2004
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5
Puppy Mudge Wants to Play
2005
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
A Blue-Eyed Daisy
1985
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2
8
A Fine White Dust
1986
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3
A Kindness
1991
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4
8
Missing May
1992
Go
5
I Had Seen Castles
1993
Go
6
4
Gooseberry Park
1995
Go
7
The Islander
1998
Go
8
The Heavenly Village
1999
Go
9
Ludie's Life
2006
Go
10
8
Rosetown
2018
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List of Chapter Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Some Year for Ellie
1986
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2
The Van Gogh Cafe
1995
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3
God Went to Beauty School
2003
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4
Boris
2005
Go
5
Walt Disney's - Cinderella
2007
Go
6
Hansel and Gretel
2008
Go
7
God Got a Dog
2013
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8
Nativity
2017
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List of Picture Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
When I Was Young in the Mountains
1982
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2
Miss Maggie
1983
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3
This Year's Garden
1984
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4
8
The Relatives Came
1985
Go
5
4
Night in the Country
1986
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6
6
Silver Packages
1987
Go
7
Birthday Presents
1987
Go
8
All I See
1988
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9
8
Mr Griggs' Work
1989
Go
10
Soda Jerk
1990
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11
6
Appalachia
1991
Go
12
An Angel For Solomon Singer
1992
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13
Best Wishes
1992
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14
The Dreamer
1993
Go
15
dog heaven
1995
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16
8
The Old Woman Who Named Things
1996
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17
The Bookshop Dog
1996
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18
8
The Blue Hill Meadows
1997
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19
Cat Heaven
1997
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20
Tulip Sees America
1998
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21
Bless Us All
1998
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22
Bear Day
1998
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23
6
Scarecrow
1998
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24
Bunny Bungalow
1999
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25
The Cookie Store Cat
1999
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26
The Wonderful Happens
1999
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27
Give Me Grace
1999
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28
5
In November
2000
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29
The Great Gracie Chase
2001
Go
30
The Great Gracie Chase - Stop That Dog!
2001
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31
Christmas In The Country
2002
Go
32
Let's Go Home
2002
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33
The Ticky-Tacky Doll
2002
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34
Moonlight
2003
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35
Long Night Moon
2004
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36
If You'll Be My Valentine
2004
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37
The Stars Will Still Shine
2005
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38
The Journey
2006
Go
39
6
Alligator Boy
2007
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40
Puppies and Piggies
2008
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41
Baby Face
2008
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42
Snow
2008
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43
6
All in a Day
2009
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44
Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
2009
Go
45
6
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
2013
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46
Creation
2016
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47
4
Little Penguins
2016
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48
Sleeping Beauty
2017
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49
4
Beauty and the Beast
2017
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50
We Love You, Rosie!
2017
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51
8
Life
2017
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52
6
Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny, and Mike
2017
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53
Ecclesiastes
2018
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54
The Bird House
2020
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55
8
Rosetown Summer
2021
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56
We Give Thanks
2021
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57
Home Is Where the Birds Sing
2022
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List of Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Waiting to Waltz
1984
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2
Every Living Thing
1985
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3
10
Children Of Christmas
1987
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4
Silver Packages and Other Stories
1989
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5
A Couple of Kooks and Other Stories about Love
1990
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6
Something Permanent
1994
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7
6
Thimbleberry Stories
2000
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8
Good Morning, Sweetie Pie
2001
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9
The Beautiful Stories of Life
2008
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10
6
Hornbeam All In
2023
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11
Hornbeam Gets It Done
2024
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
But I'll Be Back Again
1989
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2
A STORY OF MARGARET WISE BROWN
1996
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3
Margaret, Frank, and Andy
1996
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4
A STORY OF E B WHITE
1996
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5
World of Horror
2007
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List of Little House Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
A Little House Sampler ( By: Rose Wilder Lane)
1988
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2
A Little House Christmas ( By: Garth Williams)
1994
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3
A Little House Christmas Treasury ( By: Garth Williams)
1994
Go
4
Bedtime for Laura ( By: Renée Graef)
1996
Go
5
A Little House Christmas: Volume 2 ( By: Garth Williams)
1997
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6
A Little House Reader ( By: William Anderson)
1998
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7
Old Town in the Green Groves
2002
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List of Ready-to-Read Level 2 Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Romulus and Remus (By: Anne Rockwell)
1981
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2
6
Henry and Mudge: The First Book
1987
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3
Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble
1987
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4
Henry and Mudge in the Green Time
1987
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5
Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon
1987
Go
6
8
Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days
1988
Go
7
6
Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers
1989
Go
8
8
Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat
1990
Go
9
Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps
1991
Go
10
Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend
1992
Go
11
Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin
1994
Go
12
Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test
1995
Go
13
Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All
1995
Go
14
6
Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees
1997
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15
Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers
1998
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16
Henry And Mudge And Annie's Good Move
1998
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17
Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night
1998
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18
Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan
1999
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19
Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet
2000
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20
Helen Keller and the Big Storm (By: Patricia Lakin)
2002
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21
Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig (By: Stephen Krensky)
2002
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22
Betsy Ross and the Silver Thimble (By: Stephanie Greene)
2002
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23
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed (By: Stephen Krensky)
2002
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24
Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House
2002
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25
Thomas Edison to the Rescue! (By: Howard Goldsmith)
2003
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26
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase
2003
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27
Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House
2003
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28
Paul Revere and the Bell Ringers (By: Jonah Winter)
2003
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29
Babe Ruth and the Ice Cream Mess (By: Dan Gutman)
2004
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30
Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch
2004
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31
Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas
2004
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32
Annie Oakley Saves the Day (By: Anna DiVito)
2004
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33
George Washington's First Victory (By: Stephen Krensky)
2005
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34
Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip
2005
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35
Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas
2005
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36
Jackie Robinson and the Big Game (By: Dan Gutman)
2006
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37
Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover
2006
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38
Trouble on Oak Street (By: Bobbi J.G. Weiss)
2006
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39
Eleanor Roosevelt and the Scary Basement (By: Peter Merchant)
2006
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40
Annie and Snowball and the Pink Surprise
2007
Go
41
Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club
2007
Go
42
Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday
2007
Go
43
Annie and Snowball and the Prettiest House
2007
Go
44
Thomas Jefferson and the Ghostriders (By: Howard Goldsmith)
2008
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45
Annie and Snowball and the Cozy Nest
2009
Go
46
Annie and Snowball and the Shining Star
2009
Go
47
Annie and Snowball and the Magical House
2010
Go
48
Annie and Snowball and the Wintry Freeze
2010
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49
Ruby's New Home (By: Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy)
2011
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50
Annie and Snowball and the Thankful Friends
2011
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51
A Team Stays Together! (By: Tony Dungy, Vanessa Brantley-Newton)
2012
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52
The Missing Cupcake Mystery (By: Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy)
2012
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53
Justin and the Bully (By: Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy)
2012
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54
Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr. (By: Denise Lewis Patrick)
2013
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55
Go, Jade, Go!: with audio recording (By: Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy)
2013
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56
Here Comes the Parade! (By: Tony Dungy, Lauren Dungy)
2013
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57
Old Friends, New Friends (By: Patricia Hall)
2015
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58
Hooray for Reading! (By: Patricia Hall)
2015
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59
Going to Grandma's (By: Patricia Hall)
2015
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60
A Whale of a Tea Party (By: Erica S. Perl, Sam Ailey)
2021
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61
When Whales Fly (By: Erica S. Perl)
2022
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62
Whale and the Mystery Mango (By: Erica S. Perl)
2024
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63
The Elephant's Birthday
2025
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List of Cynthia Rylant Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Pet Stories
2000
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Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant (Cynthia Smith) was born on June 6th, 1954 and is currently 71 years old. Cynthia Rylant was born in Hopewell, Virginia., USA.

Cynthia Rylant is the author of the Cynthia Rylant Picture Books series which currently consists of 57 novels. The Cynthia Rylant Picture Books series started in 1982 with the novel When I Was Young in the Mountains. The most recently released novel in the Cynthia Rylant Picture Books series was Home Is Where the Birds Sing which was released in 2022. There are no upcoming novels for the Cynthia Rylant Picture Books series.

Cynthia Rylant (Cynthia Smith) has also written the Ready-to-Read Level 2 series which has 63 books including Romulus and Remus and Henry and Mudge: The First Book.

Cynthia Rylant: Awards & Accolades

Rylant's books have won multiple awards, A Fine White Dust won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1987. Missing May won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Medal, in 1993.

Rylant's book, When I Was Young in the Mountains was nominated for the National Book Awards, Children's Picture Books - Hardcover, in 1983.

Related Authors

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  1. Kate DiCamillo, author of the novel: Because of Winn-Dixie.
  2. James Patterson, author of the Alex Cross Series.
  3. Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series.
  4. Jane Yolen, author of the novel: The Devil's Arithmetic.
  5. Lois Lowry, author of the Giver Graphic Novels.

Cynthia Rylant: F.A.Q

When was Cynthia Rylant Born? How old is Cynthia Rylant?

Cynthia Rylant was born on June 6th, 1954. Cynthia Rylant is currently 71 years old.

Where was Cynthia Rylant Born?

Cynthia Rylant was born in Hopewell, Virginia., USA and is American.

What book awards has Cynthia Rylant won?

A Fine White Dust: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Honor (1987).
Missing May: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Medal (1993).

What was the first book Cynthia Rylant wrote?

The first book written by Cynthia Rylant was When I Was Young in the Mountains, published in 1982.

What was the most recent book Cynthia Rylant wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Elephant's Birthday (a short story) on June 10th, 2025.

Will there be any more books by Cynthia Rylant?

Cynthia Rylant does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

How many books has Cynthia Rylant written?

Cynthia Rylant has written 224 books across 21 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 13 books in the Annie and Snowball Series
  • 8 books in the Brownie & Pearl Series
  • 6 books in the Cobble Street Cousins Series
  • 6 books in The Everyday Books Series
  • 2 books in the Gooseberry Park Series
  • 18 books in the Henry and Mudge Series
  • 8 books in The High-Rise Private Eyes Series
  • 9 books in The Lighthouse Family Series
  • 4 books in the Little Whistle Series
  • 25 books in the Mr. Putter & Tabby Series
  • 3 books in the Motor Mouse Series
  • 10 books in the Poppleton Series
  • 5 books in the Puppy Mudge Series
  • 10 Standalone Novels
  • 8 Chapter Books
  • 57 Picture Books
  • 11 Collections
  • 5 Non-Fiction Books
  • 1 book in the Little House Series
  • 36 books in the Ready-to-Read Level 2 Series

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